Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The NBU sets accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias for April 14, 2026. These prices serve as a benchmark for accounting purposes but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell metals at these prices. Actual market prices may vary.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Regarding a Deputy’s Request for Conferring the Title of Hero of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has forwarded to the President of Ukraine a deputy’s request, supported by народні deputies, regarding the posthumous conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine on Maksym Andriyovych Syniavskyi. This is a formal act that initiates the consideration of the award at the highest state level.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Regarding a Deputy’s Request to Declare 2026 as the Year of Affirming Ukrainian National and Civic Identity
The Verkhovna Rada has forwarded to the President of Ukraine a deputy’s request, supported by народні deputies, regarding the declaration of 2026 as the Year of Affirming Ukrainian National and Civic Identity. This is a formal act that initiates the consideration of the thematic year at the highest state level.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Regarding a Deputy’s Request for Conferring the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) on Heorhii Valeriiovych Toropovskyi
The Verkhovna Rada has forwarded to the President of Ukraine a deputy’s request, supported by народні deputies, regarding the posthumous conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine on Heorhii Valeriiovych Toropovskyi. This means that the issue of awarding has been officially initiated at the highest level of state power.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Regarding a Deputy’s Request for Conferring the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) on Soldier Oleksandr Stepanovych Grubas
The Verkhovna Rada supported a deputy’s request regarding the posthumous conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine on soldier Oleksandr Stepanovych Grubas and forwarded it to the President of Ukraine for consideration. This means that the issue of awarding the hero has been officially initiated at the highest level of state power.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Inclusion of Cultural Heritage Objects in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has included certain cultural heritage objects of national importance in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine and excluded them from the old list of architectural monuments of the Ukrainian SSR. Objects included in the register receive the highest level of state protection and safeguarding.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the List of Bodies Responsible for Fulfilling Ukraine’s Obligations as a Member of International Organizations
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has designated the State Agency for Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as responsible for fulfilling Ukraine’s obligations to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. This is important for the distribution of responsibilities among government bodies in the field of fisheries and international cooperation.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of State Budget Funds Allocated to the Ministry of Culture for 2026
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has redistributed state budget funds allocated to the Ministry of Culture, increasing funding for cinematography, including the documentation of war crimes, and has amended the procedure for using these funds. The changes concern the extension of deadlines and clarification regarding the payment of taxes when using funds.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Using Budget Funds of the Ministry of Culture for the Development of Institutions of National Importance
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for using budget funds allocated to the Ministry of Culture for the development of institutions of national importance, excluding references to the “Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications” and the “Great Construction” program. Persons responsible for the use of budget funds should take these changes into account when planning and implementing expenditures for the development of cultural institutions.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Inclusion of Draft Laws in the Agenda of the Fifteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has included draft laws in the agenda, in particular, on appeals to international organizations regarding the Chernobyl disaster, and amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding the taxation of income received through digital platforms.
Law on Approving the Procedure for Conducting Investigations in Capital Markets and Organized Commodity Markets
The Law defines the procedures for initiating, conducting, and completing investigations in capital markets and organized commodity markets. The purpose of the investigations is to confirm or refute information about violations of legislation and to identify the guilty parties. It details the rights and obligations of the participants in the investigation, including persons subject to actions, witnesses, and representatives of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Calculating Length of Service for Payment of Seniority Allowance to Rank and File and Commanding Personnel of the State Criminal-Executive Service of Ukraine
The order amends the existing procedure for calculating length of service for the payment of seniority allowance to employees of the State Criminal-Executive Service of Ukraine. In particular, for persons who directly participated in measures to ensure the defense of Ukraine during martial law, length of service is calculated on preferential terms (1 month for 3).
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Amendments to the Criteria for Classifying States and Territories of the World by Security Levels
The order makes technical corrections to the Criteria for Classifying States and Territories of the World by Security Levels as a prerequisite for the fair consideration of applications for protection. The effective date of the Criteria has been changed to January 1, 2028.
Order of the Security Service of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Conducting Personal Reception of Citizens
The order amends the existing procedure for conducting personal reception of citizens in the SBU. The main changes concern the procedure for making an appointment, the possibility of conducting an online reception during quarantine or martial law, as well as clarifying the list of persons who conduct the reception and restrictions for visitors.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Amendments to the Form of the Act on Non-Compliance of Goods
The order amends the form of the act on non-compliance of goods with the information in the documents for customs control, damage, packaging or loss of goods. A new version of the act form has been approved, which must be used after the order comes into force.
